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  Jonathan Edwards Winery

  74 Chester Main Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA

  Located in stunning coastal Connecticut, Jonathan Edwards Winery's wedding venue is picturesque and the perfect place to host your special day. We welcome you to bask in the New England charm of our venue, as you celebrate taking the next step in your journey with your partner. Here, you'll find the best of both worlds: classic simplicity, as well as romantic elegance. Our vineyard is truly unique and makes an excellent destination for out-of-town guests. We are close to historic seaside towns, beautiful beaches, and charming farm country. Surrounded by 20 acres of vineyards and tucked away on a hilltop in the quaint Connecticut town of North Stonington, you and your guests will be treated to a memorable experience as they escape to the rolling hills, stone walls, and farm country views. Close to major highways, we are approx. 2 hours north of NYC, one hour south of Boston and 30 min south of Providence, RI.

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  Okay Island

  301 Valley View Rd, Sterling, CT 06377, USA

  A Creative Haven Rooted in Nature Some ideas take time to come to life, and transforming an old rodeo horse farm into a dynamic event space is no exception. Nestled within 14 acres of oak forests and wild meadows, this creative compound is a testament to vision and persistence. Thoughtfully designed outbuildings and spaces are emerging across the property, offering a unique backdrop for events and projects alike. At its heart, a 100-foot wiggly barn sets the stage for everything from intimate gatherings to grand wedding celebrations. The focus is on sustainable, imaginative projects that harmonize with the natural surroundings. Whether you're exploring the woods or hosting a celebration, this is a place to embrace creativity, connection, and fun.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  New England Carousel Museum

  95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA

  • Spaces for 230 Guests

  The New England Carousel Museum occupies a historic 30,000-square-foot building in downtown Bristol, Connecticut, where a permanent collection of hand-carved carousel animals — spanning the 1890s onward — lines the galleries alongside rotating exhibitions on American amusement park history. For private events, the museum's second-floor ballroom offers soaring ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, exposed brick walls, and hardwood floors, making it a distinctive setting for weddings, receptions, galas, and corporate gatherings. A Venetian carousel installed on-site in 2021 — its panels painted with scenes of Venice, Italy — serves as a centerpiece for proposals, engagement parties, and celebrations that call for something beyond the expected. The museum also accommodates children's parties in a dedicated family-friendly space, with themed programming including Victorian tea parties, fairy parties, and carousel craft activities. An art studio rounds out the rental offerings for groups seeking a creative component.

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  19Main

  19 Main St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA

  • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Historic Spaces

  19Main occupies the United Bank Building in historic downtown New Milford, Connecticut — a beaux-arts structure built in the early 1900s following the Great Fire of 1902, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. After nine months of restoration by Village Green Investments, the building opened as an event venue in September 2015, preserving three original bank vaults as a nod to its storied past alongside thoroughly modernized amenities. The venue offers two reception rooms suited to a range of event sizes. The larger room accommodates up to 150 guests seated or 250 for cocktail-style receptions; the smaller room fits up to 50 seated or 100 cocktail-style. For wedding receptions with a dance floor, the venue hosts up to 130 guests. 19Main books only one event per day, ensuring exclusive use of the full space from morning through midnight. Weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings are all welcome. Outside caterers and vendors may be brought in with prior approval, and the dedicated event coordinator — on-site since 2016 — supports planning from initial booking through the final hour of the event.

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  Roseland Cottage

  556 CT-169, Woodstock, CT 06281, USA

  • Spaces for 60-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Roseland Cottage is a National Historic Landmark in Woodstock, Connecticut, managed by Historic New England. Built in 1846 for New York merchant and publisher Henry Bowen, the Gothic Revival estate is instantly recognizable by its bright pink board-and-batten exterior, steep gabled rooflines, and ornamental bargeboards — considered one of the best-preserved examples of the style in the country. The grounds reflect the same Victorian ambition as the house itself. A boxwood parterre garden, designed in the 1850s, contains 21 flowerbeds with more than 4,000 annuals. The carriage barn shelters the oldest surviving indoor bowling alley in the nation, a reminder that Bowen used Roseland Cottage to entertain on a grand scale — four U.S. presidents among them. From May through October, the Carriage House and south lawn are available for private events including weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. The rental includes kitchen facilities, tables and chairs, and two accessible restrooms, all set against grounds that have hosted guests since the age of Ulysses S. Grant.

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  Courtyard by Marriott - Waterbury Downtown

  63 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown is an 11-story hotel in the heart of downtown Waterbury, Connecticut, roughly an hour from New York City and 30 minutes from Hartford. The property underwent a full renovation in 2014, bringing its lobby and event facilities up to the brand's modern Refreshing Business concept — open, flexible, and built for gatherings of all kinds. For events, the hotel is home to Barn on Grand, a dedicated event space on the lobby level that blends exposed brick, warm wood accents, and rustic character with contemporary elegance. The Barn accommodates up to 150 guests and is well suited for weddings, receptions, milestone celebrations, and corporate gatherings. The hotel also offers additional ballroom and meeting space, totaling over 10,000 square feet of renovated event facilities across eight rooms. Guests and attendees benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, full audio-visual services, in-house catering, a Starbucks, and on-site parking. The hotel's 199 guest rooms and suites — along with valet parking and a fitness center — make it a convenient all-in-one destination for multi-day events.

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  Tavern Off The Green in the Litchfield Inn

  432 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759, USA

  • Spaces for 150-400 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space

  Set in the rolling hills of Litchfield, Connecticut, The Litchfield Inn is a family-operated colonial boutique hotel that has been welcoming guests for more than 40 years. The property spans 10.5 acres adjacent to over 100 acres of conservation land, offering a secluded countryside setting just two hours from New York City and Boston and less than two miles from downtown Litchfield's shops and restaurants. The inn accommodates events of varying scales across its indoor and outdoor spaces. The Ballroom provides a spacious, high-ceilinged setting for weddings, receptions, and corporate galas, while the Gathering Room suits more intimate occasions — baby showers, small parties, and meetings. The grounds extend the venue outdoors, with formal gardens and open lawns available for ceremonies and tented receptions. With 32 guestrooms on-site, wedding parties and their guests can stay for the full weekend, and the inn's event team works with each group to tailor catering and logistics throughout the planning process.

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  Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa

  243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA

  • Spaces for 300-925 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms

  The Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa brings together New York energy and New England charm at its downtown Stamford location, offering 27,000 square feet of event space across 18 deluxe meeting rooms. The property has been a cornerstone of the Stamford hospitality scene since 1977 and completed a full renovation in 2023, consistently ranking in the top 20% in overall satisfaction among meeting planners. The Grand Ballroom spans 9,000 square feet and accommodates up to 650 guests for seated dinners and 925 for receptions, with soaring ceilings, chandeliers, and a dance floor. The New England Ballroom offers an intimate alternative for up to 300 guests. The Pavilion, with its dramatic skylights and decorative murals, serves as a graceful setting for cocktail hours or ceremonies before guests transition into the main ballroom. A Marriott Certified Event Planner supports each event from initial consultation through final preparations. The hotel's 508 guest rooms provide on-site accommodations for guests, and the Agora Spa on the second floor offers full treatment services for pre-event relaxation. Valet parking, a complimentary shuttle to Stamford's Metro North and Amtrak stations, and in-house catering round out the venue's full-service offering.

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  Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

  305 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385, USA

  • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 6 Outdoor Spaces
  • 8 Total Spaces

  The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is a working campus for the development of new American theater, set on a sweeping waterfront property in Waterford, Connecticut overlooking the Long Island Sound. Founded in 1964 by George C. White, the O'Neill has spent six decades as the country's preeminent organization dedicated to developing new works and new voices for the stage — earning Tony Awards in 1979 and 2010 and the National Medal of Arts in 2016. Productions first developed here include *In the Heights*, *Avenue Q*, *Fences*, and *The Piano Lesson*. The campus opens to private events from late August through spring, offering eight distinct rental spaces that range from a 300-guest outdoor garden with views of the Sound to an intimate Victorian mansion with parlor rooms and an outdoor patio. The Rose Barn Theater — original to the property — brings a rustic character to receptions and celebrations, while the Dina Merrill Theater offers the campus's largest indoor footprint with expansive windows and flexible configuration. A campus attendant is present throughout every event.

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  Georgina's Banquets

  275 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT 06043, USA

  • Spaces for 150-276 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Georgina's Weddings & Banquets is a locally owned and operated banquet facility in Bolton, Connecticut, serving the greater Hartford area including Manchester, Vernon, Windham, South Windsor, and Glastonbury. The venue specializes in weddings and private celebrations, offering a full complement of packages from intimate luncheons to formal seated dinners. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 275 guests and features customizable colored uplighting, elegant chandeliers, a full bar, and a dance floor. For ceremonies, an outdoor garden area seats up to 150 guests and includes a private gazebo, scenic bridge, and water features, with a renovated cocktail area for pre-reception gatherings. A private bridal suite with bathroom access is available for the wedding party on the day of the event. Wedding packages range from the Sapphire through Diamond tiers, with options including premium open bars, butler-style hors d'oeuvres, Viennese dessert stations, and cappuccino service. Everyday event menus accommodate quinceañeras, proms, corporate gatherings, and bereavement events, with both buffet and formal sit-down formats available.

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  Delamar Greenwich Harbor

  500 Steamboat Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830, USA

  • Spaces for 16-270 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  DELAMAR Greenwich Harbor offers private spaces for weddings, social events, and corporate offsite meetings, as well as a private waterfront terrace overlooking the harbor. Exclusiveness for high-profile groups is ensured by our boutique size, which allows our staff to devote their full attention to each and every one of our attendees. The l'escale restaurant provides all of the catering services. In addition to being located at the top of the hotel's grand staircase, the private DELAMAR Boardroom is also easily accessible from both the Library and the restaurant. The DELAMAR Boardroom in Greenwich, Connecticut, is an ideal setting for high-level corporate meetings because of its discreet location and capacity of up to sixteen participants. The boardroom is furnished with luxurious leather high-back chairs and a table that was custom built for the space. This elegant meeting space is equipped with contemporary amenities such as cutting-edge audiovisual equipment, fine crystal glassware, leather blotters, and signature pens. The Antibes Ballroom, which measures 2,000 square feet and has an adjoining private waterfront terrace, is ideal for larger groups. A smaller party of 15 to 200 guests can be accommodated in the Ballroom, which can be divided into two smaller rooms, "Half Antibes" and "Deauville." Large glass doors connect both rooms to the waterfront terrace, which extends the entire length of the building's length. The terrace is planted with herbs and plants native to southern France, which fills the air with a fragrant scent that transports you back in time. A wrought iron "tonnel" is thatched with bamboo to dapple the sunlight and provide shade for your guests during the warm summer months. Located just a few steps from the terrace is our 500-foot private dock, which can accommodate yachts and boats to transport guests to and from your event...or to transport them away afterward.

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  The Lace Factory

  161 River St, Deep River, CT 06417, USA

  • Spaces for 225 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Lace Factory is an industrial wedding and event venue situated at 161 River Street in Deep River, Connecticut. Housed in a building with historic architectural character, the space invites couples and event planners who want a setting with genuine personality — historic details appear around every corner, while 40 tons of air conditioning keep guests comfortable in any season. The main event space accommodates up to 225 guests, making it well suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of all kinds. A hallway entry sets the tone on arrival, giving couples a natural place to display personal touches — photos, a walk down memory lane, introductions to the bridal party — before guests enter the main hall. The Riverview Room offers a flexible secondary space appropriate for rehearsal dinners or morning-after brunches, and an on-site hospitality suite rounds out the offering. The Lace Factory partners with Cloud Nine Catering for on-site food and beverage service, and maintains a connection with the Essex Steam Train, giving guests the option to arrive via historic Pullman coach — an unusually distinctive touch for a Connecticut wedding or event.

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  Stonecroft Country Inn

  515 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Ledyard, CT 06339, USA

  • Spaces for 45-125 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Stonecroft Country Inn is a historic bed and breakfast set on 6.5 acres in Ledyard, Connecticut, minutes from Mystic. The property traces its origins to 1807, when sea captain Shubel Smith built the Georgian Colonial that still anchors the estate. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America, the inn blends period architecture — wide-plank floors, stone walls, a working fireplace — with fully renovated accommodations across ten guest rooms. The estate offers multiple event settings for weddings, elopements, and private gatherings. The Yellow Barn accommodates ceremonies and receptions for up to 75 guests, while the intimate stone-walled dining room in the 1807 House hosts seated dinners and gatherings of up to 45. For larger celebrations, the Grand Affair tent on the manicured lawn expands capacity to 125 guests, surrounded by koi ponds, terraced gardens, and centuries-old stone walls. Exclusive buyout packages include use of the inn's guest rooms, making Stonecroft well suited for destination weddings and weekend retreats where guests stay on-site. Gourmet three-course breakfasts are included with all room stays.

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  The Glastonbury Boathouse

  252 Welles St, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA

  • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Waterfront

  The Glastonbury Boathouse is a not-for-profit waterfront event venue situated along the Connecticut River in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The second-story banquet hall features high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, string lights, large windows, and hardwood floors, accommodating up to 150 guests for seated receptions or 250 for standing events. A covered Observation Deck overlooking the river is included with every rental, offering a distinct space for cocktail hours or casual gatherings. Ceremonies can take place on the adjacent riverfront park grounds, with optional waterfront setups available at no additional charge when the reception is also booked. The venue operates with a roster of approved catering partners who customize menus and provide event coordination services, while on-site Boathouse staff handle logistics and station a supervisor throughout each event. Tables, chairs, a bridal suite, complimentary parking, and free WiFi are all included in the rental. The Boathouse accepts reservations seven days a week, including holidays, from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, and accommodates weddings, corporate gatherings, bar and bat mitzvahs, memorial services, and nonprofit functions.

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  Lake of Isles

  1 Clubhouse Dr, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club
  • 1 Waterfront

  Lake of Isles is a destination event venue set within 900 wooded acres in North Stonington, Connecticut. The property centers on a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse that brings together a lakefront setting, in-house culinary services, and indoor and outdoor event spaces suited to weddings, social celebrations, and corporate gatherings. The Pequot Village Ballroom is the venue's primary reception space — 4,500 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake, a wood-inlay ceiling, dimmable chandeliers, and warm earth-tone finishes that accommodate up to 250 guests for a plated dinner. The adjacent Lakefront Deck extends the event outdoors, offering a natural backdrop of lake and woodlands for ceremonies and al fresco cocktail receptions with butlered service. Lake of Isles hosts one wedding per day and includes access to preferred vendor partnerships and a dedicated client portal for planning. The venue has been recognized as a Best Waterfront Wedding Venue by Here Comes the Guide and received The Knot Best of Weddings and WeddingWire Couples' Choice awards in 2024.

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  Westport Historical Society

  25 Avery Pl, Westport, CT 06880, USA

  • Spaces for 20 Guests

  Founded in 1889, the Westport Museum for History and Culture — originally established as the Westport Historical Society — is an independent nonprofit museum housed in a Colonial structure built around 1795, later expanded with an Italianate addition in 1865. The building, situated at 25 Avery Place in Westport, Connecticut, carries more than two centuries of architectural and civic history, making it a genuinely distinctive setting for private events. The museum offers one-of-a-kind event space rentals set against that historic backdrop. Past events have included intimate dinners, birthday celebrations, bridal showers, and creative workshops — occasions where the warmth and character of the historic building become part of the experience itself. Rental fees directly support the museum's nonprofit mission of preserving and sharing Connecticut's history.

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  Bella Vista at Hawk's Landing Country Club

  201 Pattonwood Dr, Southington, CT 06489, USA

  • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Hawk's Landing Country Club is a full-service event venue and country club set on an 18-hole golf course in Southington, Connecticut, surrounded by rolling hills and manicured grounds. The BellaVista Banquet Facility is the club's flagship event space, hosting more than 50 weddings a year alongside corporate gatherings, galas, and milestone celebrations. The room's cathedral wooden ceiling and glass facade frame panoramic views of the golf course, creating a backdrop that works in every season. Private outdoor patios off the main room provide a natural space for cocktail hours before guests move inside. The BellaVista accommodates up to 250 guests. For smaller gatherings, the Fairway Room offers a more intimate setting for up to 50 guests, with its own private paver patio covered by an awning. In-house catering through the on-site team rounds out the full-service experience, with menu options spanning weddings, brunches, corporate events, and bereavement services.

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  Sheraton Stamford Hotel

  700 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  The Stamford Hotel is a full-service hotel in downtown Stamford, Connecticut, offering over 11,000 square feet of event space across two ballrooms, a three-story atrium, and 16 meeting rooms. The venue accommodates gatherings from 10 to 500 guests, making it a flexible choice for events of any scale. Social gatherings, weddings, and corporate functions all find a home here. The property supports wedding receptions, bridal brunches, welcome parties, and farewell breakfasts alongside corporate retreats, board meetings, executive dinners, and training sessions. In-house catering menus, bar service, and A/V setup are available for all events, with a dedicated events team on hand to manage logistics from planning through execution.

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  Inn At Mystic

  3 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, USA

  • Spaces for 230-290 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 space at this venue

  Inn at Mystic is a historic waterfront resort set on fourteen acres overlooking Mystic Harbor and Fishers Island Sound in Mystic, Connecticut. Once a private estate, the property has been welcoming guests for over fifty years and bills itself as Connecticut's most historic hotel. At the heart of the resort stands the Haley Mansion, a Colonial Revival home built in 1904 by Katherine Haley and positioned above the Mystic River with views extending to Long Island Sound. The mansion retains its original character — 18th-century pine paneling sourced from an English Duke's estate, hand-carved fireplaces, and Dutch tilework — alongside formal gardens, a waterfall, and a meadow pond that provide a natural backdrop for ceremonies and photography. A 36-by-36-foot tented terrace built of Polopai wood with heating extends the mansion's event season year-round. The Haley Mansion accommodates up to 230 guests for seated events or 290 for cocktail receptions, and has hosted formal celebrations for more than a century. The on-site Rocks 21 Restaurant & Raw Bar, a waterfront venue serving seasonal cuisine and 24 craft beers on tap, offers semi-private dining rooms suited for rehearsal dinners and smaller gatherings. Dedicated wedding managers and an executive chef coordinate everything from ceremony through reception, and 52 guest rooms and suites on the property keep out-of-town guests close at hand.

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  Westbrook Lodge Of Elks 1784

  142 Seaside Ave, Westbrook, CT 06498, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Westbrook Elks Lodge No. 1784 sits on 5.3 acres along the shores of Long Island Sound at Quonsett Beach in Westbrook, Connecticut. Founded in 1949, the lodge has grown into the most visited Elks lodge in Connecticut, welcoming members and guests for banquets, private events, and social gatherings throughout the year. The waterfront setting gives the lodge a distinctive character for events — a beach bar operates on Saturdays and live outdoor music draws crowds on Sundays during the season. The lodge offers banquet facilities alongside regular dining and a members bar, making it a full-service destination for events on the Connecticut shoreline.

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